U.S. Research Labs Collaborate to Solve Decoherence

U.S. Research Labs Collaborate to Solve Decoherence Particle accelerator technology could solve one of the most vexing problems in building quantum computers Last year, researchers at Fermilab received over $3.5 million for projects that delve into the burgeoning field of quantum information science. Research funded by the grant runs the gamut, from building and modeling […]

Then There Were Three: U. Waterloo Creates Three Photons Out of One

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Then There Were Three: U. Waterloo Creates Three Photons Out of One Quantum researchers able to split one photon into three Researchers from the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo report the first occurrence of directly splitting one photon into three. The occurrence, the first of its kind, used the spontaneous […]

Quantum Measurements, Filmed. Sorta.

Quantum Measurements, Filmed. Sorta. For colleagues here in the office, the value in this piece is the understanding of what occurs when quantum measurements are made.  Because Quantum is Coming.  Qubit. Scientists ‘film’ a quantum measurement +  Measuring a quantum system causes it to change – one of the strange but fundamental aspects of quantum […]

Edge Computing and Sensing Benefit From Quantum Effects

Edge Computing and Sensing Benefit From Quantum Effects ORNL researchers identify most promising tech for advancing edge computing We have a data problem. Humanity is now generating more data than it can handle; more sensors, smartphones, and devices of all types are coming online every day and contributing to the ever-growing global dataset. In fact, […]

University of Otago is Grabbing Atoms ~ Path to Quantum Technologies?

University of Otago is Grabbing Atoms ~ Path to Quantum Technologies? Otago physicists grab individual atoms in ground-breaking experiment Key points excerpts… +  In a first for quantum physics, University of Otago researchers have “held” individual atoms in place and observed previously unseen complex atomic interactions. +  A myriad of equipment including lasers, mirrors, a […]

How Will Your Business Apply Quantum Computing?

How Will Your Business Apply Quantum Computing? Applications for quantum computing are becoming quite numerous.  As quantum computing science and research transitions to the commercial world, does your business have a plan to apply quantum computing to business functions?  Well done and thorough piece; in lay-speak.  Recommend reading it from the source, below.  Because Quantum […]

MIT Researchers Study Quantum Error Correction by Focusing on Most Likely Type of Noise

MIT Researchers Study Quantum Error Correction by Focusing on Most Likely Type of Noise Correcting the jitters in quantum devices Selected notes ~ +  A new approach developed by researchers at MIT could provide a significant step forward in quantum error correction. The method involves fine-tuning the system to address the kinds of noise that […]

How Many-to-Many is Too Many for Many-Body Quantum Systems?

How Many-to-Many is Too Many for Many-Body Quantum Systems? Excellent read for those looking to broaden their knowledge of entanglement. Difficult to capture in a few short notes or excerpts. Recommend the entire piece from the source, below. Because Quantum is Coming. Qubit. Many’s Not Too Many Anymore for Quantum Systems Excerpts and salient points […]

Applications for Quantum Computing’s Use Broaden – Microsoft, Case Western Reserve University

Applications for Quantum Computing’s Use Broaden – Microsoft, Case Western Reserve University Why Do We Want a Quantum Computer? Excerpts and salient points ~ +  Some of the world’s most technical challenges, including encrypting sensitive data, building natural language systems in computers, and figuring out the most cost-effective and fuel-efficient routes for delivery vehicles, are […]